Rear-front Memorial

The Rear-front Memorial is a bronze and granite monument in Magnitogorsk featuring two 15-meter statues representing a worker and a soldier, with the worker facing east and the soldier facing west. The site sits openly accessible within the city's public spaces.

The memorial was unveiled in 1979, marking the first part of a Soviet three-part monument group connecting Magnitogorsk, Volgograd, and Berlin through symbolic sword monuments. This linking of the cities emerged from their shared wartime history and collective memory.

The memorial displays the names of 14,000 residents from Magnitogorsk who died during World War II, serving as the city's center for remembrance gatherings. Visitors can sense the deep connection the community maintains with this period of their past.

The memorial remains accessible year-round without entrance fees, making it easy to visit at any time. Visitors can explore the grounds freely and examine the details of the statues and surrounding architectural elements.

The memorial is part of a narrative about the Victory Sword, which metallurgists forged in Magnitogorsk to symbolize Soviet resistance during wartime. This sword connects three countries through a singular artistic concept that remains visible across different monuments today.

Location: Magnitogorsk

Inception: 1979

Architects: Iakov Bielopolski, Кананин, Роман Григорьевич

Height: 1,500 cm

GPS coordinates: 53.40723,58.99235

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:29